We've just expanded from a duo to a four-piece and are afraid to scare prospective bookers off by quoting huge fees. I know you wouldn't expect a trademan to work for what we do, but we do have a lot of fun, and on those nights you sell a few CDs you do suddenly begin to see the proverbial light. we have do pub sets, festival sets, folk club and classic pop and blues sets to be versatile enough to work and even then I work more or less full time when we're not playing, just doing publicity and promotions. I have seriously considered becoming an agent, reasoning that while I'm making all these calls I might as well double my returns..... A pub landlord we know has failed to rebook most of the bands on his giglists. The one's he kept on were the ones who would work cheaply, in some cases for as little as £30 for a duo, which makes the rest of us look greedy for asking for £150 for a three-piece. Festivals are a good case in point. Lots of local performers do them for nothing. We've been asked what do we charge for a day in which we would do 2 x 45 min sets. However it means driving for 3 hours and being there for a full day. the MU recommends travel expenses, hanging around time, setting up time in addition....where does it end..? Deni Mad Rush
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